ijjysmith
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I'm not too good at vaulting mate.
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I'm not too good at vaulting mate.
I can't see us paying 15mil, if we sell Fellaini for 25m, Martinez probably won't get it all, so that could be most of the money. One in, one out would be pointless
Agree totally with this. I think he's the type of player (as pointed out by bluemangroup) that is always open for a pass and just keeps the ball moving, he probably wouldn't stand out but its invaluable in a team if you want the quick moving one touch football, which Martinez likes.
hktoffee
Birds of a feather flock together
No because Gibson was a low risk Moyes's signing and the fee was something like £500k rising to £3m whereas we are talking about blowing £10m-£15m on McCarthy.
Nah he's not, brilliant left foot, good movement. Would be really good for us.
Not for daft money obviously but still, good player.
MACCA75
Player Valuation: £70m
The problem with McCarthy, and i've seen him a fair bit, is that he seems to be more style than substance. As a young lad he was hyped to death at Hamilton, constantly linked with a move to Liverpool. As with Rodwell he was a very young player who seemed composed and comfortable on the ball, showing ability way beyond his years.
However, just like Rodwell, McCarthy has never really developed into the player many thought he would. Yes he can pass, can tackle and shoot to a fairly decent standard, but cant seem to do anything to an exceptional standard and for me, often goes missing in games.
I said years ago that Rodwell was the new Jenas. McCarthy is the new Rodwell.
However, just like Rodwell, McCarthy has never really developed into the player many thought he would. Yes he can pass, can tackle and shoot to a fairly decent standard, but cant seem to do anything to an exceptional standard and for me, often goes missing in games.
I said years ago that Rodwell was the new Jenas. McCarthy is the new Rodwell.
Ha ha only teasing ijj.... Honestly though I think I was in a small minority on here who recognised the boy could play... That's not to say anybody knew how the signing would work out.. I just had my opinion that he was a very good player.
Jayhow15
Player Valuation: £35m
Turbo gash? Not heard that one before.
bluemangroup
Player Valuation: £70m
Yeah but then take somebody like Ramieres, he isn't particularly good at tackling, he isn't great at shooting, he isn't that quick. He is fit, he pressures well, he knocks a ball about and battles. McCarthy isn't particularly quick, he can't shoot that well and isn't a natural tackler. What he does very well is use his head, he has a real brain on him, he moves well and offers himself. He passes well, he plays a team game. More importantly he plays a Martinez team game. If we out lay say 10m and the football improves dramatically that seems like money well spent.
Gonna read that now to see if I was lying ha ha
Oh my god... First ten posts... Tubey, Bry, Alio, slimypete..... Need to read more ha ha
This is exactly what is going to happen:
Everton will sign James McCarthy for an undisclosed fee on transfer deadline day, around 1pm.
Jim White will cream himself, knowing we've sold Fellaini.
GOT will be in meltdown, until it's confirmed that Fellaini has gone for, I dunno, £26m or something.
Late drama as a random bid for Nedum Onuoha or someone equally gash fails to happen at 2am.
Everyone on here will then fume at the undisclosed fee and how garbage McCarthy is.
Kenwright will be crying and shaking the day after on Sky Sports.
Some people will wake up in the morning and say we should give him a chance.
After exactly four days, most people will say we've signed a decent player who'll offer more to us than Fellaini.
Fellaini will suddenly be pretty overrated, some will make him public enemy number one who forced the move etc.
Nailed.
hktoffee
Birds of a feather flock together
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